A&M-San Antonio has officially announced its 2026 Homecoming theme: Mardi Gras! Mark your calendar from Feb. 15 – 21, 2026, and join us for some Mardi Gras fun as we have spirit board decorating, a chili cookoff, Domecoming, our Jaguar Den Tailgate and more. Let the good times roar!
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Jaguar Classic Helicopter Ball Drop 2025
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Sponsored by Joeris General Contractor, take your shot at winning an unforgettable Tank Drive experience!
This year’s prizes are valued at over $2,000 and include:
1st Place: Leopard Tank Drive (for you and 4 friends)
2nd Place: Armored Tracked Vehicle Drive & Machine Gun Sampler Package
Note: The same participant cannot win both prizes — two winners will be selected.
How It Works:
Once you purchase your golf ball, you will receive an email confirmation with your assigned number.
During the Jaguar Classic on September 19, 1,000 golf balls will be dropped from a helicopter over the Golf Club of Texas.
The two balls that land closest to the hole wins first and second. All proceeds benefit Jaguar Athletics and student scholarships.
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| Interactive 3D Campus Map Is Live!
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Navigating campus can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially for first-year students and other newcomers. To make it easier, A&M–San Antonio has launched an interactive 3D map that takes the stress out of finding your way.
The map includes customizable features that enable users to personalize their experiences and highlight key destinations, such as academic buildings, residence halls, parking lots and dining options. With this new tool, students, faculty, staff and visitors can easily identify where they need to go and how to get there.
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Unlock Your Potential with JagFit! |
Test your endurance, strength and fitness during the JagFit Trials at the University's Recreation Center. Scheduled for October and November, the trials will feature different activities and challenges, with a leaderboard highlighting the top competitors.
October 2 and 29 | 1-5 p.m.
November 6 and 20 | 1-5 p.m.
Winners will receive JagFit exclusive gear.
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| College of Arts & Sciences Seminar Series: Harris Bechtol Book Talk |
The College of Arts & Sciences is honored to host Dr. Harris B. Bechtol as the next guest in the Seminar Series Book Talk. Bechtol will discuss his recently published book A Death of the World: Surviving the Death of the Other. Drawing on ideas from philosophy, poetry and psychology, Bechtol's book suggests mourning is a process without end as people learn to live in the world differently after the death of the other.
Thursday, Sept. 18 | 3:30 p.m.
Classroom Hall 102
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Visit JagSync for more upcoming events.
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Computer Science Program Earns ABET Accreditation |
A&M–San Antonio's Computer Science program has earned the prestigious ABET accreditation. The recognition places the University among an elite group of institutions whose graduates are assured a high-quality, industry-aligned education.
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Professor Brings Autism Training to Costa Rica |
Dr. Berenice de la Cruz, assistant professor and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) program coordinator, returned recently from Costa Rica, where she led a groundbreaking professional development workshop on autism and ABA for educators and specialists.
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| University Community Gathers to Honor Lives Lost in the September 11 Attacks
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On September 11, A&M–San Antonio held its annual Patriots’ Day Remembrance Ceremony to honor the lives lost in the 2001 terrorist attacks and the bravery of first responders. Students, faculty and staff gathered in the CAB Courtyard for a moving tribute that included special remarks from President Salvador Hector Ochoa and Dr. Robert F. Alonzo.
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Student Counseling Center
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Outstanding Senior Award Nominations Now Open |
Senior students graduating in Fall 2025 are eligible. Students must have a cumulative institutional GPA of 3.0 or higher. Multiple nominations for the same student are encouraged.
The deadline for nominations is Friday, October 3.
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Download the official A&M-San Antonio mobile app now! Staying connected has never been easier with access to events, calendars, parking information, bill pay options and faculty directories. Find everything you need to be in the know in our Jaguar community. Available for download in the Apple Store and on Google Play.
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